Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup game against Necaxa in the 11th minute after a stretch of 30 games for Miami with 18 goals and nine assists.

De Paul, Benjamin Cremaschi, Alba, Federico Redondo and Suarez scored the penalty kicks, while Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo blocked a kick by Tomás Badaloni in the third round of the shootout to help them win without Messi.

Lionel Messi’s fitness is under the microscope these days as Inter Miami prepares to face LA Galaxy on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Chase Stadium. After missing the MLS All-Star Game and then sitting out the previous match with a minor right-leg muscle injury,